Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge dakota quad cab. While driving 55-60 MPH, the contact smelled hot brake fluid and noticed that the brake pads were grinding into the rotor. The vehicle was towed to his residence. Upon further investigation, the contact discovered a defect in the knuckle of the vehicle. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 169,000 and current mileage was 169,015.
2000 Dodge Dakota brakes complaints
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No specific crashes that I am personally aware of, but there have surely been many, possibly attributed to other causes. The failure-severely rusted brake fluid lines which have caused loss of braking. It occurs very frequently in the 'rust belt states', ie massachusetts for example. Repair involves replacing rusted lines and related parts, usually at substantial cost to vehicle owner. The reason for reporting this problem is that I am a repair shop owner with over 40 years in business, and I am seeing more of this problem every day. It constitutes a substantial percentage of my shop's business.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge dakota. While driving 2 MPH, the vehicle failed to stop when the brakes were applied. The contact applied the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop and the mechanic stated that the metallic brake line was rusted. The mechanic replaced the brake line. The current and failure mileages were 92,000. The consumer stated had 2 front brake lines plus second line between junction blocks replaced by the dealer and after inspection revealed additional rust. Updated 11/20/07
Rotors and front brake pads wear out prematurly. Rotor wear indicates the problem seems to be with the caliper primarily applying preassure from the piston side while the oposing side seems to bind. Rear brakes are still original while front have been replaced 3 times.
Tl*- the contact stated that while driving her 2000 dodge dakota (139000 failure mileage) at 50 MPH in the light rain, she attempted to go around a slightly sharp curve, but the curve turned out to be sharper than expected. When the contacts applied the brakes heavily the wheels locked, and the contact skidded, hitting the embankment. After the crash, in the process of exiting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the seat belt belt did not tighten to secure the occupant in the seat. As a result, she hit her head on the windshield.
I own a 2000 dodge dakota 2wd. There are defective ball joints on the front end. There was a recall on 4wd dakotas, however, there has been no recall for the ball joints on the 2wd models. There was an "extended warranty" that was silently (as in I never knew there was an issue) on the ball joints on the 2wd models. I have had 6 years of continuous trouble with the front end of the vehicle (I bought it brand new 07/2000). As in I have replaced the rotors on the front end at least every 3 months for the first 18 months of owning it. I have had it aligned (front and rear alignments) over a half dozen times. All work done in the first 18 months was done at the dealer, who should have been, and probably was made aware of the issue. After 18 months of paying to fix the problem (out of my own pocket because dodge's warranty isn't worth the paper it's written on) I conceded defeat (and took the word of the dealer) that nothing was wrong, and there was nothing to worry about but maintaining the rotors and purchasing new tires ever 12-16 months. When made aware of the problem, dodge is unwilling to correct the defect. If no one has died, there is no problem. Let all buyers beware, safety is not always the most important issue.
2000 dodge dakota constant mechanical failure due to the type of rotors, brake pads, and ball joints they use. They use inferior products that do not last on a vehicle based on normal wear and tear. Have to constantly replace brake pads and rotors about every 20,000 miles. That is not acceptable. Dodge products from the earlier years really suck. I am not sure about the newest models such as 2004 and 2005.
When the truck is started the rear drum brakes have a tendency to lock upon first braking. Abs does not engage when this happens. Brake operation normal afterwards. Had an ase mechanic adjust drums problem returned four months later. Front rotors have warped twice. First time the rotors were replaced at approximately 2 years/25k mileage. Rotors were replaced again 2 years later/50k mileage. Rear drums are not adjusting properly.
Brake failure due to rusted brake pipes.
Brakes, out of round or warped rotors and drums, prevents smooth stopping and locks-up individual wheels. Front rotors and rear drums replaced twice in 50k miles, and worn out again.
Vibrations during braking at high and low speeds. Pulsing while depressing brake pedal. Today the right front brake overheated while driving at highway speed on level road. The disc brakes were locked up on the rotor and would not release. Appears to be a failure within the caliper??? I have heard several other reports of similar incidents of this type. Is this a design flaw or problem that can result in an accident? The truck may have caught fire due to the overheating of the brakes, however it did not during this incident.
The consumer was driving 15 MPH coming out of a drive- thru and the brakes locked up. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer on three separate occasions within the last 6,000 mi. The dealer was supposed to have fixed the problem. However, within the last 7 miles, all four brakes have locked up again. Provide further details.
2000 dodge dakota developed a brake problem.***no answer required***.*mr the brake would pulsate when braking and cause severe problems with the ABS which almost took the vehicle off of the road. The brakes were replaced a year prior.
I have a '2000 dodge dakota, quad cab 4x4 that has reoccuring break warpage problems. I drive about 12000 miles a year, mostly highway, and need to replace my rotors atleast every 18 months. Durring normal breaking durring wet or icy conditions there is excessive pulsing that leads to individual tires locking up and skidding and activation of the antilock breaking system. Ive replaced the rotors with dealer puchased parts and equivilant aftermarket parts and both warp within 1-1.5 year.
Two months ago consumer experienced suspension problems. The front end jerked, especially while making turns. He took vehicle to dealer to get it serviced, and mechanic determined that the problem was caused by the rotors. They needed to be shaved.
Front brake rotors were replaced 3 times. Rotors warped between 10,000 to 20,000 miles. In the process of replacing them again only with high performance rotors, dodge brake rotors are no good.
Braking system on this vehicle is sub standard for stoping, on a emergency stop the brake pedal goes to the floor, but will not stop as it should. Was in an accident the other day, that could have been prevented it the brakes worked as they should, I have a (2002) darango and the braking sysem is like night a day virs the dakoda.
1-grabbing & squeaky brakes; 2-front rotors & disc pads; 3-replaced front rotors & disc pads. Dealership kept old parts. Ak
Anti-lock brake system. While driving along at aprox 40 MPH with the windows up and air conditioning fan on high speed, I didn't hear an approaching fire truck as I neared an intersection. Upon entering the intersection, I was starteled by the loud blow of the fire truck's air horn and immediately slammed on the brakes. The anti-lock brakes system engage in a very perculiar manner! Immediately upon feeling the brakes engage, the anti-lock brake system released the brakes and allowed my vehicle to coast forward nearly 20 yards before the brakes re-engaged bringing my vehicle to a halt. If it were not for the skillful driving of the fire truck's operators (both front and rear drivers) who swirved and steered around me, the outcome would have been disastrous (even fatal).
Vehicle vibrated severely when braking from 5-65 MPH. Vehicle was driven to the dealer for inspection, and dealer determined that front pads broke, and both front rotors were warped.
The brake disc steel is faulty, and pits. This causes very jerky, difficult, and unreliable braking. As if one was braking on top of logs. Two years ago we had the disc(s) machined, and that fixed the problem temporarily. But it returned. Today we are having the discs replaced. I think dodge should be made aware of this problem, and recall it.
While driving ABS braking light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic replaced a sensor inside of the ABS unit.
While braking, the brakes were warped, and vehicle jerked forward. This problem was causing extended stopping distance. Dealership mechanic tried to repair the problem 4 times but the problem recurred.
I own a 2000 dodge dakota, and have noticed a popping noise on the dirvers side front end. I have since determined that it is in fact the upper ball joint that is badly worn, and has an extreme amount of play in it. I understand that this is becomming a growing problem and wanted to add to it in hopes of getting it replaced before my front wheel falls off.
At approx. 8k miles, pulsing and shimmy started in front end. Had to resurface rotors. Had to do again later at about 35k. Not normal. At 15k reported front end creaks/groans dealer found no problem. At 35k more of the same, dealer replaced front stabilizer/sway bushing. At 38k miles, replaced lower steering column. Helped some but still creaking when steering at low speed. At 53k asked again about steering groan. Dealer says he could fix for about $1000 (of course out of warranty now! And I've been asking about this since 15k miles). Also at 53k, replaced lower ball joints left side and fuel pump. At 59k back in the shop today to replace right ball joints which cause vehicle steering to "wander" and have badly worn inside right tire. Quality of vehicle is lousy and they won't admit it or stand behind it. The rotor and front end problems could be very dangerous because they impair the drivers control of the vehicle.
Fax fm kerrie m. Studley (ma) re the defective ball joints on her 2002 chrysler dodge dakota 4x4 quad cab pickup truck, reply attn mark sternman/boston ofc. *ph
While traveling and when depressing the brakes vehicle vibrated until it came to a stop. *ak about every 20k miles the rotors would warp and would need to be replaced. When the brakes were applied at 55 MPH, the vehicle would shimmy in the front end, and the steering wheel would also shake when the brakes were applied as well. *sc
When driving it feels like vehicle has a mind of its own. Driver will attempt to drive straight, yet it feels like vehicle is alternately pulling towards left and right. Dealer replaced front brake pads and rotors three times. This did not remedy the problem. Vehicle had been examined by dealer five times, and stated no problem could be found with the way vehicle performed.
When vehicle hit a bump a clicking sound came from the front wheels. A mechanic examined the vehicle and determined that upper ball joints were severely worn out. Also, rotors on both sides were warped to the point that they couldn't be turned safely.
The brake rotors on my 200 dodge dakota warp, causing inefficient braking and vibrations after only 15k miles. Dodge won't acknowledge the defect, in my opinion because they are making too much money on replacement parts. It's dangerous!!
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